DoorDash's Hidden Bonus: Driver Gets $3.25 for a 0.5-Mile Trip!

DoorDash Driver Uncovers Mystery Behind Unexpectedly High Pay for Short Delivery. A DoorDash driver in Apopka, Florida, recently received a significantly higher base pay than expected for a short delivery to a local trailer park. The order, marked as a "Top Customer - deliver with care," offered a $3.25 base pay for a 0.5-mile trip. The driver, who goes by the nickname doordashdave, shared his experience on social media, sparking curiosity. "I wonder what the criteria is to make a Top Customer?" said doordashdave in his video. The incident highlights the complexities of the gig economy and the factors influencing driver earnings. While the exact criteria for "Top Customer" remains unclear, the event suggests that DoorDash's algorithm may consider factors beyond distance and time.